She fetched a thick wooden bat from behind the counter and started waving it about her head.

So after struggling to find a wooden bat for his son, he decided to make his own.

It has been a wooden bat league since 1993.

However, increasing numbers of wooden bat leagues have emerged in recent years, reflecting a trend back to wood over safety concerns.

To help his judgment, the experienced outfielder listens to the sound of the wooden bat hitting the ball.